Victor Abramowicz

Victor Abramowicz
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Dr Victor Abramowicz works with Charles Darwin University and provides expert commentary on various security issues. He specialises in defence policy and strategy, military technology, security relations in East Asia and Eastern Europe, and military history. He is also the Principal of Ostoya Consulting, which provides advisory and business development services to a range of companies in the defence sector.

Victor has published opinion pieces in The Interpreter which have been noted internationally, and provided commentary on security issues for television programs including CNBC's Capital Connection and publications including Bloomberg Businessweek and The Wall Street Journal.

Victor started his career with 13 years in the Australian Department of Defence in a range of intelligence, strategic and international policy and capability development areas. His qualifications include an honours degree in Political Science from the University of Western Australia, a master’s degree in Strategy and Policy from the University of New South Wales, and a Doctorate in International Relations from Curtin University.

A high-risk, low-reward defence posture
A high-risk, low-reward defence posture
What exactly does Australia showing “willingness” to use force look like? And where does it lead?
The case for Australian strategic ambiguity
The case for Australian strategic ambiguity
Loyalty has its place. But being a more uncertain ally can make you a better friend.
The impact of accuracy
The impact of accuracy
Iran’s demonstration in last’s week strike at US bases will have effects around the world.
You can’t always get what you want, but you can get what you need
You can’t always get what you want, but you can get what you need
If Australia must spend more on the military, there is no point buying a Ferrari when a Toyota will do.
Violence, confusion, and conspiracy theories in the Kerch Strait
Violence, confusion, and conspiracy theories in the Kerch Strait
Both Moscow and Kiev have pointed fingers at the other as the cause of the crisis in the Kerch Strait – who’s to blame?
Beware of fighter pilots bearing gifts
Beware of fighter pilots bearing gifts
A “dog fight” between a Russian and US jet, apparently over Syria, looks to be fake news.
Moscow’s other navy
Moscow’s other navy
With equipment that appears almost James Bond–esque, Russia’s deep-sea fleet is potential hidden menace.
The flawed logic of Russia’s new weapon systems
The flawed logic of Russia’s new weapon systems
Moscow's efforts will likely damage its own security more than anything else.
North Korea's strangely disorganised missile program
North Korea's strangely disorganised missile program
Focusing on single, effective and deployable ICBM would have been far more dangerous for the world.
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